Aliabaad Farm News, Week of August 18, 2014

Weekly News

• Weather -This year weather fluctuation has been puzzling and I do not know if I should become a believer of global warming or keep the eye open for more proof! We had three days (Thursday, Friday, and Saturday) of 44 to 48 degree during the early hours of the morning here at Aliabaad farm! I love the cool mornings and for sue enjoyed a cup coffee walking around with a light jacket. However, I worried about the plants and how fast our 2014 planting/harvesting season is coming to its end!
• Final Planting Cycle- Our last planning cycle has already started with: Corn, Cucumbers, Lettuce, Radishes, Spinach, Tomatoes, and Turbans. We have already planted and transplanted some and will continue the rest by the end of this week (rain permitting) and I hope we continue to have good weather (65oF to 85oF) so our effort doesn’t go to waste due to early temperature drop and fluctuations.

This week’s offers:

1. Tomato Sauce: If you do not have time we will be happy to make tomato sauce to your taste and recopies or better yet try ours.

2. Fresh Free Farm raised Chicken- This offer is only at the farm visitor center. Fresh farm raised chicken are offered at $3.50/lb and the whole chicken will cost around 12 to 15 dollars. My wife and I are weekly buyers, it tastes great.

3. Potatoes-We have plenty of potatoes and are now offering them to CSA for only $15/25lb b.ox

4. Pavilion: We are offering our farm and pavilion for corporate and private event gatherings. The pavilion is fully equipped with new furniture and has the capacity to accommodate 100 people adjacent to Lilli’s island which can host as many as 150 people. There are two fire pits, with a large (commercial size) grill for BBQ. Please visit us or feel free to let us know for an additional details and pricing information

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# Produce-----------Price
1 Basil--------------$2.50/bunch
2 Beets-------------$3.00/lb
3 Bell Pepper-----$0.30/each
4 Cantaloupes----$3.00/each
5 Chards-----------$3.00/bunch
6 Free Range Chicken $3.50/lb
7 Chives------------$2.00/bunch
8 Corn--------------$4.50/dozen
9 Eggplant---------$2.50/lb
10 Eggs-------------$4.50/dozen
11 Green beans--$2.50/QRT
12 Kale-------------$3.00/bunch
13 Okra-------------$3.00/pnt
14 Onion-----------$2.50/lb
15 Pack Choi-------$3.00/each
16 Parsley----------$2.00/bunch
17 Potato-----------$1.50/lb
18 Savory-----------$2.50/bunch
19 Tomatoes------$2.50/lb
20 Watermelon---$5.00/each
21 Zucchini (Green & Yellow) $2.00/lb